Making the difference
For over 50 years, Colussi Ermes has been synonymous with innovation and quality, but at the heart of the success lies the dedication of the people behind the brand. Engineers, technicians, designers, and customer support specialists work with passion every day to develop solutions that truly make a difference.
Compact machine design, energy consumption reduction, minimal consumption in water and detergent use, automatic cycles, loading/offloading automation, and analytical and monitoring tools are just a few of Colussi Ermes sustainability benefits. Hygienic design, rounded shapes, impeccable water draining, and easy access to any zone, guarantee absolute hygiene. Innovative engineers and an outstanding service team allow to satisfy all customers’ needs.
Global leader in the design and production of advanced washing systems for the food industry, Colussi Ermes has become specialized not only in the bakery, confectionery, fruit & vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and fishery sectors, but also in more complex fields such as the pharmaceutical, hospital, logistics and automotive sectors.
Colussi Ermes is a globally recognized company with over 7,000 washing systems installed worldwide. Since July 2022, it has been a proud division of Middleby Food Processing, a leader in the industry that brings together a portfolio of world-class brands with cutting-edge, complementary technologies.
As part of Middleby, Colussi Ermes contributes to delivering best-in-class, full-line solutions for food production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation for customers worldwide.
Here’s an exclusive preview of some of the innovative systems you’ll discover at IBA 2025!
Crate washers
Automatic and highly versatile systems for washing and sanitizing crates and baskets, suitable for all sectors of production, ensuring impeccable washing for any type of crate, and providing the best results in terms of hygiene.
The production range includes cabin or tunnel systems for washing trays with the possibility of selecting various options: one, two, or three tracks, horizontal or vertical. Advanced automation and intelligent handling systems improve workflow, maximizing productivity. Customization of hourly wash cycles, from just a few pieces up to 10,000 crates/ hour, allows for maximum flexibility to meet diverse production needs.
Spin drying systems
High capacities – up to 4200 crates/ hour with the double-rotor spin-dryer and up to 2100 crates/hour with the single-rotor spin-dryer – speed and perfect drying result are the key features that set apart this new generation of Colussi Ermes spin-dryers along with the possibility to dry different type of crates, foldable or rigid.
The Colussi Ermes Crate Spin Drying Systems can be integrated into both existing and new installations; a careful design in terms of minimum footprint and details allows them to be adapted even to extremely confined spaces while drying a high number of crates. In just a few seconds the Colussi Ermes spin dryer achieves excellent drying with low electrical energy consumption, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution.
Pan washer
Automatic systems designed to wash and sanitize pans – stand-alone or inline – are available in tunnel or cabin versions, with variable capacities, up to over 30 items/minute, bottomdown loading and infeed heights of up to 4”.
They offer the flexibility to wash pans of various shapes, types, heights, and sizes. In the cabin version, the trays are placed on special trolleys that are perfectly washed thanks to the slow rotation of the loading platform, which allows the washing solution to reach the entire surface of the trays and components: its unique and innovative centrifugal system allows a significant reduction of energy consumption and space while guaranteeing the maximum efficiency on washing and drying.
The cabin can be equipped with one or two doors, available in manual, automatic, or pass-through options. With manual or automatic loading and unloading options, these pan washer machines can be fully customized to seamlessly integrate into the production line. They ensure maximum hygiene and impeccable microbiological results while preserving the integrity of the pans and optimizing water consumption.
